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    175 Johnson will not stay running

    This forum has been very helpful lately so I have come back for another problem. I will start from the top, I replaced the stator recently, along with that I replaced the rectifier since I was informed that it would be better to replace with the stator. Now before replacing the stator it would...
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    Best Service Manual

    What would be the best service manual for my motor? I have a 96 Johnson 175 Fast Strike. Model number is J175GLEDB. I have look around and found a few but would like to know others opinions. Thanks
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    Johnson 175 accelerating issue

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    Johnson 175 accelerating issue

    I have a 95 Johnson 175 Fast Strike; feels like it isn't getting enough fuel. When trying to get on plane, it will bog down and shut off. I can push in the key for the choke and it will take off. Not as strong as it use to be but still will get up. While moving it will jump up and down on rpms...
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    Fix rusty trailer or ?????

    So I just recently bought another boat. I got a good deal on a hydrasports 185. The boat is fine but the trailer is rusted bad. Should i try fixing the trailer or try and find a used one for a decent price?
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    Firing issue

    I have an 85 mercury 150 xr2 that isnt firing on one cylinder. It will fire if the rpms raise but not at idle. I have replaced the plugs, wires, and coils. When i took the boat out a week ago it seemed fine at an idle but as soon as I put into gear, it shook and struggled to get on plane. The...
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    Black max 150 Prop

    I have a 86 mercury black max xr 150. The prop is bent a little and trying to decide on what I should buy. The prop that is up there is a quicksilver 48 89804 A5 23P I have no clue to what those numbers mean besides that it has a 23 pitch. I prefer to stay with stainless on this boat. Oh and it...
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    Only one cylinder has fire

    I have a 85 mercury 150 xr2. I tried to run it the other day and it shut off just as i got past the no wake zone. I could not get it to crank back. When i got home i check if it was getting fire and only one cylinder has fire. What could be the problem? It's strange that 5 out of 6 cylinders...
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    No engine power or tilt or trim

    I have a mercury outboard (0A157010) that I just put back on the boat after transom repair. After hooking things up I hit the trim up button to raise the motor. But when i tried to do lower it, it wouldnt work. Now it wont go up or down and engine wont turn over. I re checked all the wires and...
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